Reform of House of Lords appointments recommended by cross-party committee
The system for appointing members to the House of Lords must be overhauled to bolster public confidence in politics and pave the way for a reduction in the size of Parliament’s second chamber...
Monday, 17 July 2023 00:01
Which? calls on government to take urgent action to help British shoppers as some grocery costs nearly triple in two years
Which? is urging the government to take strong action to support British households when the competition regulator publishes its findings on the grocery sector, as new research from the consumer champion finds...
Monday, 17 July 2023 00:01
Pressing the accelerator on green growth could earn up to £57 billion for UK economy by 2030, says CBI
New analysis from the CBI has shown that making the most of 27 green growth ‘prizes’ could deliver a £37-57 billion boost to GDP by 2030, equivalent to between 1.6% and 2.4% of GDP...
Monday, 17 July 2023 00:01
Crackdown on rip-off university degrees to protect students and help grow the economy
Students and taxpayers will be better protected against rip-off degree courses that have high drop-out rates, don’t lead to good jobs and leave young people with poor pay and high debts...
Monday, 17 July 2023 00:01
Labour to bring in new law to stop violent extremist groups using AI for radicalisation and terror threats
In a major new speech at RUSI today Monday 17th July, the Shadow Home Secretary will set out Labour’s approach to national security, including action to stop violent extremist groups using AI...
Sunday, 16 July 2023 22:30
Parliamentary Watchdog closes investigation into David Warburton 48 hours after judge declares its investigation “materially flawed”
The Parliamentary watchdog has confirmed that all allegations in the case against former MP David Warburton have been withdrawn and all investigations have been closed...
Sunday, 16 July 2023 08:43
Scottish Government: UK trade policy must work for Scotland
Commenting on the official signing of the UK’s agreement to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon said...
Sunday, 16 July 2023 02:30
UK signs treaty to join vast Indo-Pacific trade group as new data shows major economic benefits
Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has formally signed the treaty to accede to CPTPP trade bloc in New Zealand this morning...
Saturday, 15 July 2023 22:30
Tory mortgage bombshell means deposit needed for a first time buyer has increased to over £100k, says Labour
Labour today slams the Tories’ severe economic failure, revealing that first-time buyers are now likely to need a £102,000 deposit to keep their mortgage payments at the same level as a year ago.
Saturday, 15 July 2023 22:30
DfE blog: Turing Scheme – record successful applications
The Turing Scheme is the UK government’s work and study programme, helping students and pupils to benefit from lifechanging overseas opportunities...
Saturday, 15 July 2023 18:18